Core Thematic Equity Models
ALPS Equal Sector Weight Model (Ticker: EQL)
The ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF (EQL) seeks investment results that replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the performance of the NYSE Equal Sector Weight Index (NYXLEW)
The ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF (EQL) is an ETF of ETFs that delivers exposure to the US Large Cap Equity market by investing equal proportions in 11 Select Sector SPDRs and rebalances quarterly.
EQL delivers moderate, yet meaningful exposure to every sector of the market.
Commodities Themes | 15% | |
NANR | SPDR S&P North American Natural Resources ETF | 5% |
COPX | Global X Copper Miners ETF | 3% |
GDX | VanEck Gold Miners ETF | 3% |
MLPX | Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF | 2% |
URA | Global X Uranium ETF | 2% |
Industrial Themes | 15% | |
GRID | First Trust Nasdaq Clean Edge Smart GRID Infrastructure Index | 3% |
ARKX | ARK Space & Defense Innovation ETF | 3% |
PAVE | Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF | 3% |
IGF | iShares Global Infrastructure ETF | 3% |
TAN | Invesco Solar ETF | 2% |
PHO | Invesco Water Resources ETF | 1% |
Technology Themes | 40% | |
AIQ | Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | 10% |
ARKQ | ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF | 5% |
CIBR | First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF | 5% |
SKYY | First Trust Cloud Computing ETF | 5% |
SMH | VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 5% |
KWEB | KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF | 5% |
FDN | First Trust Dow Jones Internet Index Fund | 5% |
Consumer Themes | 30% | |
XBI | State Street SPDR S&P Biotech ETF | 5% |
ARKF | ARK Blockchain & Fintech Innovation ETF | 5% |
GBTC | Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF | 5% |
BKCH | Global X Blockchain ETF | 5% |
ITB | iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF | 3% |
DRIV | Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF | 3% |
ESPO | VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF | 2% |
PEJ | Invesco Leisure and Entertainment ETF | 2% |
UPDATED MONTHLY AS OF 02/28/2026
Elev8 Alpha Model Portfolio Weightings
This is the reference model portfolio that replicates the S&P 500 Index sector weights.
It is a base-line portfolio for allocation decisions at ETFsector.
Elev8 Vol Model Portfolio Weightings
The Elev8 Sector Rotation Model seeks to outperform the S&P 500 using an 8 Sector allocation framework to differentiate from the benchmark while ensuring a well-diversified equity portfolio. The model selects 8 of the 11 S&P 500 GICS Sectors to allocate to each month and 3 it will avoid. It uses the Cap. from the 3 short or “zero” allocations to create active weight long positions in the 8 selected sectors.
The Elev8 Sector Rotation Model generates its position sizes using a multi-factor, trend-following process that encompasses security level and macro level inputs. It seeks to align with the strongest long-term trends in the US equity market while providing a discretionary framework for tactical allocations to take advantage of near-term opportunities or to facilitate appropriate hedging.
Volatility Equal Weight Sector Model
The ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF (EQL) seeks investment results that replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the performance of the NYSE Equal Sector Weight Index (NYXLEW)
The ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF (EQL) is an ETF of ETFs that delivers exposure to the US Large Cap Equity market by investing equal proportions in 11 Select Sector SPDRs and rebalances quarterly.
EQL delivers moderate, yet meaningful exposure to every sector of the market.